Leota (Scott County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Leota ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Leota. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Richard Mann Allan (Actor)
- He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on June 22, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Prospect (KY) on September 6, 1999 (a Monday).
- Jacksonville is located in Morgan County, Illinois.
- Prospect is located in Jefferson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Gillham Cemetery, which is located in Scott County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Mann Allan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gillham Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gillham Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leota to Gillham Cemetery
Prentice Duell (Scientist)
- He was born in New Albany (IN) on August 17, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on April 16, 1960 (a Saturday).
- New Albany is located in Floyd County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Duell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leota to Arlington National Cemetery
Jennifer Lawrence (Oscar winning actress)
- Full name: Jennifer Shrader Lawrence
- She was born in Indian Hills (KY) on August 15, 1990 (a Wednesday).
- Indian Hills is located in Jefferson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
Erin Moran (Actress)
- Full name: Erin Marie Moran-Fleischmann
- She was born in Burbank (CA) on October 18, 1960 (a Tuesday) and died in New Salisbury (IN) on April 22, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- New Salisbury is located in Harrison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erin Moran<1>
Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Borden (IN) on May 24, 1877 (a Thursday) and died in Borden (IN) on May 2, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Borden is located in Clark County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- Borden is located in Clark County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southwest of Leota. The cemetery is located in Clark County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leota to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Charles 'Pop' Reising (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Lanesville (IN) on August 28, 1861 (a Wednesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on July 26, 1915 (a Monday).
- Lanesville is located in Harrison County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Leota. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Pop' Reising<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leota to Cave Hill Cemetery
Harland 'Colonel' Sanders (Businessman)
- He was born in Henryville (IN) on September 9, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 16, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Henryville is located in Clark County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Leota. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harland 'Colonel' Sanders<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leota to Cave Hill Cemetery
Bob Sweikert (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Salem (IN) on June 17, 1956 (a Sunday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Salem is located in Washington County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Lone Tree Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Sweikert<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lone Tree Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lone Tree Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leota to Lone Tree Cemetery
Tommy Thevenow (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Madison (IN) on September 6, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (IN) on July 29, 1957 (a Monday).
- Madison is located in Jefferson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- Madison is located in Jefferson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Springdale Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Leota. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Thevenow<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springdale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leota to Springdale Cemetery
Rich Vogler (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Salem (IN) on July 21, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Salem is located in Washington County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rich Vogler<1>
Harvery Washington Wiley (Author, social reformer)
- He was born in Kent (IN) on October 18, 1844 (a Friday) and died in Washington, DC on June 30, 1930 (a Monday).
- Kent is located in Jefferson County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Leota (which is located in Scott County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvery Washington Wiley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leota to Arlington National Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.